Independence Day 2026: PM Modi Says ‘No-Go’ Coastal Waters Turned Into ‘Go-Ahead’ Exploration Areas
The prime minister said the move will speed domestic drilling and cut crude imports as India expands solar power, gas networks and hydrogen rail.
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Independence Day: PM Modi Unveils India’s Energy Security Push, From Oil Exploration to Hydrogen Trains
<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="138" data-end="500">Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, outlined India’s expanding push for energy security, domestic exploration and a transition toward cleaner energy. He said that limitations in thinking, rather than a lack of resources, can hold a nation back, highlighting the decision to open up previously restricted offshore areas for exploration. The Prime M…
Opened Up 'no-go' Areas to Make Them 'go Ahead' Areas: PM Modi Hails 'Samrudha Manthan' for Deep-sea Exploration, Self-reliance in Energy
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi on the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi said, due to a flawed mindset, we had designated 99 percent of our coastal waters as "no-go areas," effectively deciding against offshore exploration. This was a poverty of thought. We decided that this could not continue." India News | Opened Up 'no-go' Areas to Make Them 'go Ahead' Areas: …
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Times of IndiaIndependence Day 2026: PM Modi says ‘no-go’ coastal waters turned into ‘go-ahead’ exploration areas
India has opened most coastal waters for offshore exploration to discover new hydrocarbon reserves and strengthen energy security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ₹85,000 crore has been allocated to accelerate exploration under the Samudra Manthan initiative and reduce dependence on imported energy.
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